Common British English Expressions

Here are 8 common British English expressions. These expressions are used frequently in England and it's really important that you have an understanding of them and you have some knowledge of how to use them; especially if you are planning on visiting England or you are learning British English

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1:02 Alright?
2:03 Cheers!
2:50 Mate
3:39 What are you on about?
4:18 Crapped
4:21 Budge up
4:42 settle on a bus
4:48 throwing up
5:07 stayed up late
5:13 Knackered
5:32 this will score you loads of points with english speakers
5:49 gutted
6:51 rubbish

[squatch]

'Gutted' = very disappointed, or sad. The opposite is 'Chuffed' = very pleased, delighted, gratified or excited.

[ktdeobr]

I am studying english in the uk but i havent understood why british friends say to me `alright`when we meet. now, , i got it thank youuuu

[happycook]

"Shattered" is a UK phrase that comes to mind. It means very tired.

[peluso_palit]

I'm Malaysian, watching a lot of US drama & movies. However I like British English the most. Idk why but to me, British English sounds beautiful.

[EnglishwithLucy]

Awesome video! Congrats on getting so many views! Well deserved :)

[luisafernanda]

It is just me or he has a very good diction? omg. It's that or maybe my english is getting better without realizing it. My native language is spanish and in spite of that, I clearly understand ever single word he is saying.
Loving this accent so hard.

[jameshanlon]

As someone who has lived in the UK (England) and the USA, this is quite informative to those who may not be familiar with the vernacular of the country. Unlike other commenters, I agree that these are used quite often by both people with whom you are familiar and those that you aren't. For example, asking someone "you alright" is quite common. It's a way of saying "Hi, how are you." This is a brilliant channel for those who want to learn about common greetings and phrases in the UK. As for me, I'm quite knackered and am going to rest... ;)

[christopherthorkon]

This is amazing. I have never heard of ANY of these phrases. This is an eye opening experience.

[crisrc]

I was living in England for 6 months, where I learnt my English, and I use a lot the expression “I’m knackered”, and of course, British words and British pronunciation, and when I moved to Dubai they didn’t understand that expression 😅 or other words. And now after another 3 months between different accents, I get confused sometimes, mixing british, american, and another kind of english words in the same sentence 😅

[Jollon]

Subscribed. I found only american english channel here on you tube. I really needed this

[ceciferrante]

Teacher I've been living in Bournemouth since 2013 so when I arrived here I didn't speak anything in English. I wasted much time avoind to learn the language, I know I am a stupid. I am not sure I started to understand and do the things myself around 3 years ago. I am studying a course in the college called ESOl it means English as second language and 1 week ago I figured your channel out I am simply eating it up every day. I would like to say that I am so grateful about your job made with much love to us students in special we immigrat who are living in England.
My apologies if I make some mistakes but it was from my bottom of heart.
Thanks dear Teacher
You are the best ever.

[tiffanyluce]

Thank you, trying my acting skills wanting to sound English, and I love that you explained the meanings thoroughly

[tilion_the_ragdoll]

The first one confused me for such a long time when I first started working in UK. My seniors use it in the office and I used to think they were asking for a progress report.

[nikolelara]

You have a beautiful voice. I don’t know, I just feel that I could hear you talking all day, it’s mesmerising

[mitalirayvlogs]

I am from India nd I luv British accent. U r just amazing with ur accent. learnt a lot from ur videos. all the best nd keep going. :)

[KristinGrady]

Great British phrases to learn to sound more natural. Thanks for sharing!

[minnieherny]

I love hearing you talking it reminded me of my grandma 👵 she is from England 🇬🇧 ❤

[남궁캐슈]

Thank you so I really like british accent

[orsolyaritter]

Cheers! I've watched all your lessons and hope to see more of them. Incredibly good job . You were born to teach.